On the one hand, there were lots of cool snippets and arc building. In particular, that glimpse of ancient Third Earth and a Thundercat serving Mumm-ra. It does make me wonder what exactly the Eye of Thundera is and what it was used for, and how much of their ancient mythology is right or wrong. Plus, Mumm-Ra's sarcophagus becomes a tank now? Didn't see that coming. Wonder what it's called. The Tomb of Doom?
Panthro vs. Mumm-Ra! That was fun. At least until the transformation, which is where I think things get a little rushed. Don't get me wrong. I like the new and improved form of the transformed Mumm-Ra, but I would have thought the transformation sequence would have more build-up to it. Maybe a full-on animated sequence like when Lion-O does the Thundercat battle cry. More than just a smokescreen and flashes of light. Hell, even the 80's series showed more of the transformation.
On the upside, they didn't make him a wuss. He owned the Cats, even though Cheetara and Panthro got a couple of licks in.
Snarf? Useful for once? Has Hell frozen over? In a similar vein, it was good to see the Thunderkittens contributing usefully, even if they did bungle it at the treasure trap.
Jaga being a smartass to Slithe was kind of funny. As was Slithe getting subsequently dismissed by Mumm-Ra. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
I didn't expect them to get the Book this early in the season. But I'm sure (hoping) the creators have an idea where they're going.
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